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Grace L. (Rutledge) Ballinger
Nov 25, 2023
Grace L. Ballinger, 95 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 25, 2023 at the Trustwell Living at Miller Place Nursing Home in Celina. She was born on February 28, 1928 in Rockford, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Zella (Pond) Rutledge. On September 22, 1951 she married J. William "Bill" Ballinger. They were together for 70 wonderful years. She...
Barbara A. (Preston) Reder
Nov 19, 2023
Barbara (Preston) Suhr-Reder, age 85 of Celina, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of Harry "Bill" Preston and Verna (Now) Glass, born on April 17, 1938 in Neptune. Barb graduated from Celina High School in 1965. After graduation she worked at Goldstein's Dress Shop, Wilson Shoes and Citizens...
Suzanne (Howell) Miller
Nov 16, 2023
Suzanne Miller, age 75 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Celina Manor. She was the daughter of Eugene and Matilda (Pfister) Howell, born on February 21, 1948 in Celina. On June 17, 1967, she married Glen Miller Jr. who passed away on February 25, 2004. She is survived by her loving children Patty (Dave)...
Dale R. Lehman
Nov 4, 2023
Dale R. Lehman, age 68 of Van Wert, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his residence in Van Wert. He was born on July 28, 1955 to the late Floyd and Clarabelle (Kemler) Lehman in Van Wert. On August 28, 1976, he married Renee (Wilder) Lehman who precedes him in death. June 7, 2008, he married Judy...
Travis Jeffrey Boley
Nov 3, 2023
Travis Jeffrey Boley, 41 of Marion, Ohio and formerly of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday Nov. 3, 2023 at Marion General Hospital. He was born the son of Bruce and Linda (Heiby) Boley in Celina, Ohio on May 29,1982. He is survived by his parents, three children; Connor Boley, Kensleigh Boley, Kendall Boley all of Marion, two brothers...
Russell Dale Hagar
Nov 1, 2023
Russell Dale Hagar, 90, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Powell, Ohio, on January 31, 1933, the son of Herbert and Lela (Claypool) Hagar. On Aug 28, 1955, he married Rosemary Lu LeValley, who passed away on March 25, 2020. Russell is survived by his...
James S. Rodriguez
Oct 21, 2023
James S. Rodriguez, 86, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born the son of Benito and Ninfa (Sauceda) Rodriquez in Crystal City, Texas on December 30, 1936. On June 9, 1960 he married Betty L. Norris, who preceded him in death on May 16, 2014. He is...
Susan K. (Brown) Westerheide
Oct 16, 2023
Susan K. "Twig" Westerheide, age 74 of Celina, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation at Shane Hill in Rockford. She was the daughter of Paul and Betty (Fetters) Brown, born on June 15, 1949 in Celina. On June 14, 1975, she exchanged vows with Richard "Amby" Westerheide, embarking on a lifelong journey...
Nancy Ellen Jamerson
Oct 13, 2023
Nancy Ellen Jamerson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on October 13, 2023, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home, at the age of 87. She was born to Wallace and Inez (Cochran) Seckel on July 11, 1936, in Galion, Ohio. On April 17, 1958, Nancy joined hands in marriage with the love of her life, Richard...
Joseph M. Brest
Oct 7, 2023
Joseph M. "Sonny" Brest, 79, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday Oct. 7, 2023 at the Celina Manor. He was born on September 9, 1944, the son of Joseph M. and Elizabeth (Spirk) Brest in Dayton, Ohio. On May 30, 2014 he married Sharon L. Burns, who survives living in Celina. He is also survived by his sister...
Rosmarie P. Amato
Sep 30, 2023
Rosmarie P. Amato, 90, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Gardens at Celina. Rosmarie was born May 19, 1933 in Celina, Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence P. and Emma Lee (Pulskamp) Art. On April 11, 1953 she married Jerry Amato, who survives living in Celina. Rosmarie is also survived by her...
Michelle Ann "Shelly" Garman
Sep 28, 2023
Shelly Garman, age 60 of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born on May 22, 1963 in St. Marys to the late Bobby and Shirley Watley who survives in Klamath Falls, OR. On June 18, 1996, she married Gary Garman who survives in St. Marys. She...
F. Jayne (Blush) Selby
Sep 24, 2023
On September 24, 2023, F. Jayne Blush Selby, 91, the youngest of seven siblings, joined them in eternal rest. The family was scattered from coast to coast throughout the years. Florence Jayne Blush was born to William M. and Ruth Marie (Stewart) Blush on October 8, 1931 in Ohio City. Jayne is most excited to reunite with Roger G....
Christopher Bruns
Sep 14, 2023
Christopher Bruns, age 71 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born on October 12, 1951 to the late Raymond and Viola (Wehrman) Bruns in Coldwater. On October 26, 1974, he married Jane Weisman who survives in Celina. He is also survived by his...
Hulda Marilyn (Johnson) Frank
Sep 13, 2023
Hulda Marilyn Frank, age 90 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on February 18, 1933, to the late Ludwig and Ida Marie Johnson in Port Orchard, Washington. On May 3, 1953, she married George Frank who passed away on May 27, 1993. She is survived by her daughter-in-law...
Daniel Eugene Rasawuhr
Aug 21, 2023
Daniel Eugene Rasawuhr, age 78 of Mendon, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on March 1, 1945 to the late Ralph E. and Phyllis I. (Stein) Rasawuhr in Mendon. On September 1, 2007, he married Janet Kittle who survives in Mendon. He is also survived by his children...
Fred K. Heckathorn
Aug 16, 2023
Fred Heckathorn, age 85 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at his residence in Celina. He was born on October 1, 1937 to the late Kenneth D. and Mary Jane (Greenwald) Heckathorn in Logansport, Indiana. On June 6, 1959, he married Merlee Sue Smoker who survives in Celina. He is also survived by his children Robin...
David B. Ayars
Aug 3, 2023
David B. Ayars age 84, of Celina, Ohio, slipped out of this world and walked into the arms of Jesus Thursday, August 3, 2023 from the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born on May 10, 1939 to the late Dr. Treston R. and Delia P. (Bryson) Ayars in St. Louis, MO. On...
Donald Urban Wolters
Aug 2, 2023
Donald Urban Wolters, age 87 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on July 16, 1936 to the late Gregor and Mary (Rosenbeck) Wolters in Celina. He married Susan J. Stauffer May 25, 1963 and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by his children Doug...
Jeff Lynn Alt
Jul 31, 2023
Jeff Alt, age 60 of Celina, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home in Celina. He was born on May 14, 1963 in Celina to the late Gene Alt and Rosemary (Knapp) Gibson. On September 6, 1986, he married Diane Wilkins who survives in Celina. He is also survived by his children Kyle Alt of Celina,...
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